Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Scientific Method Variables/hypothesis
Find out what variables are in a scientific investigation and what the difference is between an independent, dependent, and controlled variable. Look at samples of different types of variables and find out what makes a good variable.
Other
Lesson Plan: Brain Food: 7x7 Logi Number Puzzles
This resource provides an interactive game for students to practice using variables.
Saddleback College
Algebra2 Go: Prealgebra
The resource consists of comprehensive learning tools such as class notes, video lectures, and templates through which students can review prealgebra topics.
Quia
Intermediate Test Prep: Math 6: Solving Two Step Equations
Learn how to solve and explain two-step equations using whole numbers and inverse operations. Complete the lessons and practice activity and then play the interactive games to test your skills.
Other
Grays Harbor College: Writing Essays: Four Tips
This resource explores four tips for writers: "Center Your Thinking," "Organize Your Thinking," "Specify Your Thoughts," and "Present Your Thoughts Clearly." The information is presented in an easy-to-follow outline with examples given...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Variables, Expressions, and Properties
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of variables, expressions, and properties.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Solving Multiplication and Division Equations
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of solving multiplication and division equation. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Firefighter Allocation
In this students are asked to write an equation to solve a real-world problem. There are two natural approaches to this task. In the first approach, students have to notice that even though there is one variable, namely the number of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Equivalent Expressions
In this problem, we have to transform expressions using the distributive, commutative and associative properties to decide which expressions are equivalent. Common mistakes are addressed, such as not distributing the 2 correctly. Aligns...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Distance to School
This task asks learners to find equivalent expressions by visualizing a familiar activity involving distance. The given solution shows some possible equivalent expressions, but there are many variations possible. Aligns with 6.EE.A.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Chocolate Bar Sales
n this task students use different representations to analyze the relationship between two quantities and to solve a real world problem. The situation presented provides a good opportunity to make connections between the information...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Busy Day
This problem can be solved using simple arithmetical reasoning but is also naturally represented by a simple equation. Thus, it provides a good entry point for students into representing quantities in contexts with variables and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ee Morning Walk
This task presents a straight forward question that can be solved using an equation in one variable. The numbers are complicated enough so that it is natural to set up an equation rather than solve the problem in one's head. Aligns with...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Add and Subtract Terms With Multiple Variables
This site provides students practice with the concept of simplifying expressions. Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to practice the skill.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Form an Equation
Students learn about the concept of writing an equation by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Inequalities
Students learn about the concept of inequalities by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Identification of Variables
An explanation of how dependent and independent variables are used during experimentation.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Balsa Glider Competition
The purpose of this activity is to bring together the students' knowledge of engineering and airplanes and the creation of a glider model to determine how each modification affects the flight. The students will use a design procedure...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Wet Pennies
Students conduct a simple test to determine how many drops of each of three liquids can be placed on a penny before spilling over. The three liquids are water, rubbing alcohol, and vegetable oil; because of their different surface...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Are You in Control?
This lesson teaches the engineering method for testing wherein one variable is changed while the others are held constant. Young scholars compare the performance of a single paper airplane design while changing the shape, size and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Much Sugar Is in Bubble Gum?
Most of the flavoring in gum is due to the sugar or other sweetener it contains. As gum is chewed, the sugar dissolves and is swallowed. After a piece of gum loses its flavor, it can be left to dry at room temperature and then the...
Other
Algebra.com: Homework Solvers
This site offers both instruction and homework help in several algebraic topics, including topics within Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Checking Solutions to Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving expressions or equations for a given value. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt practice problems.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Combining Like Terms
Provides a thorough step-by-step approach to combining like terms. Takes the student through important vocabulary used, as well as examples to help explain the topic. Several pages of notes are offered along with relevant links at the end.